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2011 Map of South Long Point

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of South Long Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Salvation Knoll stands as a prominent landmark in this desert landscape, overlooking a network of drainage systems including Picket Fork and South Fork Fish Creek. The terrain is characterized by expansive elevated features such as Grand Gulch Plateau and South Long Point, which divide the various canyons and flats. Evidence of human presence and navigation is found at Baullies and along Long Spike Rd, while natural water sources like Pine Spring represent vital points in an otherwise arid environment.

The topography transitions from the high reaches of Elk Mountain to the depths of Texas Canyon and Butts Canyon. Strategic vantage points, such as the Arch Canyon Overlook, provide views across the complex geological formations. This 2011 survey illustrates the modern road network cutting across established landmarks like Texas Flat and Cyclone Flat, documenting how infrastructure interacts with the high-desert plateaus of San Juan County.